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2. Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Made with just a few simple ingredients, these Gluten-Free Jam Thumbprint Cookies from Kat Condon are grain-free, dairy-free and paleo! Rolled in crushed almonds and filled with your jam of choice, they are a delicious addition to any family dinner. Guys, these gluten-free Jam Thumbprint Cookies truly are the easiest, most basic cookie recipe. They are perfectly light and chewy with just the right amount of sweetness. Rolling them in crushed almonds gives them a nice crunch, but it’s not necessary for these Gluten-Free Thumbprint Cookies to be great.

3. Black Sesame Thumbprint Cookies

A flour blend of oats, almonds and black sesame seeds is seasoned with warming spices and coconut oil , then sweetened with maple syrup. It’s then baked golden into a buttery, almost-cakey cookie that is tender on the inside. These Black Sesame Thumbprint Cookies by Elsa Brobbery are deeply nutty, rich, and delightful.

5. Coconut, Almond, and Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies

These vegan Coconut, Almond, and Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies by Myra Goodman will make you believe in magic because they’ll disappear right before your eyes! These cookies are absolutely irresistible. The combination of coconut, toasted almonds, and raspberry jam is hard to beat. These are made with homemade raspberry jam, which makes them extra special, but any high-quality jam will be almost as delicious. They are wonderful still warm from the oven, but be sure to let them cool for fifteen minutes so you don’t burn your mouth on the hot jam. The flavor is best when they’ve cooled completely.

6. Crisped Rice Peanut Butter and Jam Thumbprint Cookies

The original recipe of these cookies appeared on 29 Ways to Honor Peanut Butter & Jelly in the form of Peanut Butter & Jelly Potato Chip Thumbprint Cookies thanks to Spoon Fork Bacon. I misread this recipe the first time through. I thought the potato chips were mixed into the dough (yum!), but turns out, the cookies are rolled in crushed chips (yum!). In the end, I adapted this recipe and went for mixing in the crunchiness and I opted for brown rice cereal because potato chips – or rather their oil content – scare me. These Crisped Rice Peanut Butter and Jam Thumbprint Cookies from Annie Oliverio will leave you begging for more!

11. Almond and Pear Thumbprint Cookies

These sweet, cinnamony Almond and Pear Thumbprint Cookies by Renee Press are a snap to make, and healthy too. They’re filled with all the goodness of almonds and have a sweetened pear jam dolloped on top. They make a lovely on-the-go breakfast treat, are perfect with a cup of tea in the afternoon, and would make a great after school (or work) snack with some cold almond milk.

13. Raw Spiced Orange Thumbprint Cookies

Curious as I am about raw foods, I decided to give this Raw Spiced Orange Thumbprint Cookies by Clemence Moulaert a shot. I didn’t really know where to start and you know what, that’s a great start in itself. I rounded up some staple ingredients of raw cuisine and set to it. And to my surprise and culinary delight, it all turned out quite delicious.

14. Berry Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies

It’s that time of the year again! A time of sharing food with family and what better way than these delicious cookies. These Berry Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies by Tiana Haines would be a perfect little gift for someone or just a nice treat to have anytime of year.

15. Thumbprint Cookies

These Thumbprint Cookies by Jennifer Strohmeyer ….they are just fresh and flavorful, a lovely little cookie that is like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in the form of a cookie. To be enjoyed with a big glass of non-dairy milk – milk mustache optional.

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